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Title: NGT - Jason Kelce Retiring
Post by: uconnjack8 on January 16, 2024, 02:12:12 PM
https://people.com/jason-kelce-retiring-from-nfl-philadelphia-eagles-reports-8426668

Jason Kelce Tells Teammates He's Retiring from NFL After 13 Seasons with Philadelphia Eagles: Reports

The NFL and ESPN both cited sources who say the Philadelphia Eagles center, 36, played his final game on Monday night.

Sources told ESPN that Kelce announced to his teammates in the locker room after they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 32-9, in a wildcard playoff game that he intends to retire
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Title: Re: NGT - Jason Kelce Retiring
Post by: londonblue on January 16, 2024, 02:13:50 PM
Great player, great character, great to see the back of him.
Title: Re: NGT - Jason Kelce Retiring
Post by: MightyGiants on January 16, 2024, 02:39:59 PM
Quote from: londonblue on January 16, 2024, 02:13:50 PMGreat player, great character, great to see the back of him.

Ditto
Title: Re: NGT - Jason Kelce Retiring
Post by: LennG on January 16, 2024, 02:45:48 PM

 He may have been the enemy, but a respected one.

Wish him all the best.
Title: Re: NGT - Jason Kelce Retiring
Post by: ozzie on January 16, 2024, 02:46:10 PM
Definitely a stud at Center. High character guy.
I wish him well. Great career.
Title: Re: NGT - Jason Kelce Retiring
Post by: President Rick on January 16, 2024, 05:40:19 PM
several older vets on iggles....wonder if there will be more retirements after the end-of-season collapse.
Title: Re: NGT - Jason Kelce Retiring
Post by: DaveBrown74 on January 16, 2024, 05:45:24 PM
Tough final game for Kelce to have to retire on, but obviously he's a first ballot of HOFer either way. Truly great career. One of the best centers ever to play in the NFL.